The 'Orphanage Initiative' project is run by RFMSA (Romanian Federation of Medical
Students Associations) in cooperation with IFMSA.
The goal of the project is to reintegrate the children in the
social life, giving the an opportunity to build up a life outside the orphanage. This can
be achieved by working with psychological as well as physical rehabilitation of children.The most important
goal however, is to establish a deep constructive contact between students and the
orphans. It is also important to ensure the primary health care, which is neglected
because of the lack of staff.
The students from different fields of study will gain experience under
very special conditions. They will have the opportunity to learn about establishing an
emotional contact with a child, to communicate with foreign children living in situation
of emotional stress.